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January 25, 1989 - Madonna Filed for Divorce from Sean Penn

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On this day, January 25, 1989, Madonna filed for divorce from actor Sean Penn, ending their tumultuous marriage after 3 1/2 years. The celebrity couple had married in August 1985, on Madonna’s birthday, during the height of her Like a Virgin fame and Penn’s rising Hollywood career.

Their relationship was highly publicized and often described as volatile, with frequent tabloid coverage of their arguments and struggles. Despite the challenges, their marriage was also known for its passionate connection, and Penn even appeared in the music video for Madonna’s song Material Girl.

Fun Fact: This was Madonna’s first marriage. Her second marriage, to filmmaker Guy Ritchie, lasted from 2000 to 2008.

Trivia Question: What 1986 film, co-starring Madonna and Sean Penn, was widely panned by critics but has since gained a cult following?
 
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